Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 250, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Page: 3 of 10
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Sweetwater Reporter
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 ■ Page 3
Obituaries
RAFAEL (RALPH) A. AILAIA
Holy Mass of Christian Burial will lx* hold tor Rafael (Ralph)
A. Alcala, Sr., 86, of Sweetwater, will lx* 1 held at to a.m. Tuesday,
September 8, 2009 at Immaculate Heart of Maiy Catholic
Church with Father Michael Rodriguez officiating. Burial will fol-
low at Sweetwater Cemetery with the Nolan C 'ountv 1 lonor (iuaixl
performing military graveside rites.
A Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Monday,
Sept. 7, 200,9 fit Cate-Spencer & Trent
Funeral Home Chapel, recited by Maria
Acuna.
Alcala died Friday, Sept. 4,2()<x;, at his
residence.
He was horn June 19, 1923, in
Sweetwater. He married Micaela
Martinez in 1952, in Sweetwater. He
^ % was born and lived in Sweetwater all
his life. He served in the U.S. Army as a
Iteil............
paratrooper in the lltli Airborne Division
in World YV
RALPH ALCALA
War 11. He enlisted in Feb.
19,1943, and was honorably discharged
Jan. 9.1946.1 Ie received .several bronze
medals, victory ribbons and service bars.
He worked for Domtar for many years
before retiring.
Survivors include three daughters, Irma Alcala, Otilia Garza
and Sylvia Banks, all of Sweetwater; one son, Ralph Alcala, Jr.
and wife Elsa of Del Rio, Texas; four grandchildren, Jaee Gar/a
and wife Ashley, Lana Baker and husband Sam, all of Sweetwater,
and Myra and Reynaldo Alcala, both of Del Rio, Texas; two great-
granddaughters, Chloe Baker and Alissa Janelle Gar/a, loth of
Sweetwater; and one sister, Elisa Gonzales and husband Robert
of Sweetwater.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Micaela Alcala on May
to, 2009; parents, BA Alcala, Sr. and Andrea Alcala; four broth-
ers, Ramon Alcala, BA Alcala, Jr., Jose Alcala and (filbert Alcala;
and five sisters, Grcgoria Alvarado, Augustina Gutierrez, Elvira
Martinez, Ruth Alcala and I lelen Alcala.
Pallbearers will lx Joe Gutierrez, Jessie Efrain Gutierrez,
Fidencio Nathan Balderas, Cliff Montemavor, Oscar 1 lemandez,
Jr. and Mike Alvarado.
MARY EDNA WORTHY
Funeral services for Mary Edna Worthy, 90, of Roscoe, are
pending with McCoy Funeral Home.
Worthy died Tuesday, Sept. 8,2009, in Roscoe.
Aglow
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Violation fee reductions to
last through November 30
Aug. 31 marked the start of the Texas Department of
Transportation's (TxDOT) toll violation recovery pro-
gram, approved in .Inly by the Texas Transportation
Commission. The aims of the program are to recoup
unpaid toll revenue from delinquent toll customers and
to facilitate timely payment of tolls in the future. The toll
violation recovery period will expire November 30.
Under the program, delinquent account holders can
receive a 90 percent reduction in violation fees in return
for paying all tolls in full, paying the remaining viola-
tion fees, opening a TxTag account and keeping that
account in good standing for a minimum of 12 months.
Upon conclusion of the toll violation recovery period,
the department will begin filing in court to collect the
remaining tolls and fees owed to the state, which will
result in an escalation of violation and court fees.
"We strive to provide good customer service to toll
road users, but we can't ignore the financial commit-
ments we've made to bondholders to collect these tolls,"
said Mark Tomlinson, TxDOT Turnpike Authority direc-
tor. "Taking a toll road is a choice. But, once you're on
one, paying the toll is a matter of state law - and TxDOT
is determined to collect."
On Loop 1, SH 130 and SH 45N in Central Texas and
Loop 49 in Tyler, nearly $3.2 million are owed in unpaid
tolls and $58.4 million are owed in unpaid violation
fees. The department is optimistic that many of the
approximately 140,000 accountholders in violation will
take advantage of this one-time offer.
This offer does not apply to violations on toll roads
operated by other entities, including the North Texas
Tollway Authority, the Central Texas Regional Mobility
Authority or the Harris County Toll Road Authority.
Rental car companies are also excluded from participa-
tion in this program.
Toll road users may inquire about the status of their
account by contacting the TxTag Customer Service
Center at 1-888-468-9824, which is open for extended
hours throughout the toll violation recovery period.
Customer service representatives are available by tele-
phone Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers may also
visit the TxTag Customer Service Center at 12719 Burnet
Road in Austin, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7
p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chamber
Aglow and serves as Vice-President of Outreach. She was
born and raised in Abilene and married a man in the Air
Force and has lived in eight different states. Three years ago
her husband was called home to be with the Lord. Jean Ann
is the mother of two grown sons, and nine grandchildren.
She stays busy by keeping five of her grandchildren three
days a week and also looks after her 95-vear-old mother
Everyone is invited to come and hear her testimony She
will also share her heart and her love for Aglow.
Praise and worship will he led by Psalmist, worship leader
and teacher, Noreen Carson. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 766-2245 or 338-8924. No child
care will be provided.
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nature, but don't have to be.
Booth space is limited, so call or go by the Chamber
offices as soon as possible to confirm a booth or kiosk
space. Banquet space is not limited. Entertainment
will be provided by the Sweetwater Community Band.
Decorations are tropical in nature so jazzy capri pants,
loud Hawaiian shirts and glamour flip flops are a sure
fit.
Tickets for the banquet are $10 each and are available
at the Chamber offices, located at 810 E. Broadway and
by calling 235-5488.
B\ k VI in Mi lt III I I AM) M \l« A SI GAR
I) e a r
Annie: My
older sister,
"Daisy," and
' I have always
had a relation-
ship full of conflict. She
is hard-headed and stub-
born.
My mom and stepdad
recently left me in charge
of the house while they
were out of town for a
month. Daisy no longer
lives here. She was never
allowed to have boys in her
room, yet the first night
my parents were gone,
Daisy called and informed
me that she would he stay -
ing overnight and bring-
ing her beau. When I told
her 1 didn't like this, she
said she only feels com-
fortable in the house
when our stepfather isn't
around (he's relatively
new to the family) and
then accused me of "being
on their side." She's been
here several times during
tlie month and has been
completely disrespectful
instead of appreciative
that I'm doing her a favor
by letting her come over.
Annie, I hate how my
sister splits the family
apart. Its been like this
ever since my father died.
I want to talk to my mom
about it when she gets
back, but I'm not sure if
1 should get in the middle
of Daisy's problems, and it
so. do i leave out the part
about her staying here with
her boyfriend? - Butting
Heads in Ohio
Dear Ohio: It's
always OK to talk to
your mother about
your feelings. As for
the house-sitting, if
you knew Mom would
not approve of Daisy
staving in the house
with her boyfriend,
you should have told
Daisy "no." We under-
stand how difficult
it can be when your
sister doesn’t respect
vour authority, and
there is nothing wrong
with telling Mom what
happened while she
was away. If she plans
another vacation, ask
her how she wants you
to handle the situation
w ith Daisy.
Dear Annie: I'm a
61-year-old man, married
for 42 years, with a great
family. I thought 1 had it
all.
Recently, my wife told
me about an affair she
had 30 years ago with
one of our close friends.
1 remember being suspi-
cious at the time and ask-
ing her about it. Of course,
she lied then.
1 don't think I can for-
give her or forget. The
man has passed away, but
I feel as if I lost the last
30 years of my life. Please
help me. Deceived
Dear Deceived: It
sounds as if your
wife has been feeling
guilty for 30 years and
thought it was safe
to unburden herself.
Unfortunately, what
was old news to her is
brand new to you. Not
only are you feeling an
acute sense of betrayal,
but it alters your per-
ception of the past 30
years. Please give vour
wife the opportunity to
earn your forgiveness.
Get into counseling
together and see if you
can salvage a 42-year
marriage.
Dear Annie: This is in
response to "Louisville,"
who was offended by her
child-free married friend
who states that she feels
lucky not to have kids
whenever she hears about
problems others are hav-
ing with their children.
1 am a child-free person
who understands where
the friend is coming from,
although 1 also remem-
ber my mother saving
how lucky she felt to have
my sister and me when
she heard about someone
eise's children getting into
trouble.
Louisville's friend may
not be tlying to reassure
herself that she made
the right decision not to
have children (an idea 1
find somewhat offensive
because it implies that
anyone who chooses not
to have children regrets
it or must justify it). She
may simply he grateful not
to have those complica-
tions in her life. Of course,
if she states it too often,
1 agree someone should
speak up, as it can get
annoying. But "Louisville”
sounds a hit oversensi-
tive and might consider
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American Quarter horse
event to be held Oct. 24-25
The High Sky Breeders Association, an American
Quarter Horse Association-approved show, will be
held Oct. 24-25, at the Nolan County Coliseum in
Sweetwater.
American Quarter horse shows test horses' abilities in
dozens of different classes and feature exciting events
such as jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping
and pole bending. Additionally, halter classes that judge
American quarter horses based on balance, muscling
and breed characteristics are held.
People who exhibit at an American quarter horse
show earn points that turn into awards or cash at the
end of the year. By competing at an AQHA show, exhibi-
tors and horses also can qualify for an AQHA world,
championship show, the premier events in the entire
equine industry.
"We welcome all American quarter horse owners
as well as anyone who has a passion for horses," said
Don Treadway, AQHA executive vice president. "AQHA
shows are fun and anyone who has ever wanted to get
involved with horses or compete at an AQHA show is
encouraged to attend."
Each year, AQHA approves more than 3,000 shows
and special events across the globe. For more informa-
tion about the High Sky Breeders Association, please
contact Nancy .1. Jones-Longoria at 432-943-5291.
For additional information about AQHA, including
showing, racing or recreational riding programs, con-
tact AQHA at (806) 376-4811 or visit AQHA's website at
www.aqha.com.
Amendment Election approaches
The Nolan County Amendment Election is set for
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.
Friday , Sept. 4, 2009, will be the first day to submit an
application to the County Clerk to vote by mail.
Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009, will be the last day for County
Clerk to receive an application to vote by mail.
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, will be the first day of early
voting. Friday, Oct. 30, 3009, will be the last day to
vote early. Early voting will lie from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday in the County Clerk's Office,
located at the Nolan County Courthouse at 100 E. Third
Street, Suite 108.
Election day will be Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Polls will
be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Following is a list of Nolan
County polling places.
• Precincts 1 and 10: First United Methodist Church,
309 Cedar in Sweetwater.
• Precinct 2; Trinity Baptist Church, 1506 Santa Fe in
Sweetwater.
• Precincts 3 and 11: Lamar Street Baptist Church, 513
Iraniar in Sweetwater.
• Precincts 4 and 12: Evangelical Methodist Church,
700 Lamar in Sweetwater.
• Precinct 5; Nolan/Divide Community Center, 1742
FM 126 in Nolan.
• Precincts 6 and 13: Roscoe Community Center, too
Bois D'Arc in Roscoe.
• Precinct 7: Blackwell School, 610 North Alamo in
Blackwell.
• Precinct 8: Maryneal Community Center, 210 Walnut
in Maryneal.
• Precincts 9 and 14; Avondale Baptist Church, 1405
Hoyt in Sweetwater.
why she is so offended.
Hobart, Ind.
Dear Hobart: You
seem to be read-
ing a great deal into
this. YVe don't believe
"Louisville" is over-
sensitive. Any com-
ment repeated ad nau-
seam is irritating. Any
comment that implic-
itly criticizes you can
be offensive. If some-
one does this repeat-
edly, we have to won-
der why.
Annie’s Mailbox is writ-
ten by Katlnj Mitchell
and Marcy Sugar, long-
time editors oj the Ann
Landers column. Please
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Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190,
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